Niels Koefoed’s furniture is a demonstration of mastery through dedication. The Danish designer devoted himself to creating dining room furniture in mid-century modern and Scandinavian modern styles. Koefoed was best known for his elegant dining room chairs and exquisite dining room tables that he designed to accompany them. His use of hardwoods, like teak, rosewood and cherry, ensured that each piece retained its charm and beauty.
Koefoed was born into a family in the furniture design and manufacturing business. His father, Einar Koefoed, had opened a furniture factory in Hornslet, Denmark, in the 1920s. Hornslet was a furniture town that was home to upholstery and cabinet companies. Koefoed’s Møbelfabrik, the Koefoed family factory, specialized in fine furniture. Over the 1950s and 60s, the company became widely recognized for Niels Koefoed’s popular dining room chairs.
One of Koefoed’s first designs to receive significant attention was the 1957 Peter dining chair. The chair’s appeal lay in its refreshingly light and minimalistic style, with a comfortable curved back and leather seat. Koefoed reportedly named the chair after his son.
In 1964, Koefoed created his most iconic design: the Eva dining chair, named for one of his daughters. He described the tall and graceful chair as feminine, with full hips and narrow shoulders. The chair continues to be in high demand today. It was part of a series of dining chairs named after important women in Koefoed’s life, the other two being the Ingrid chair, also named for a daughter, and the Lis chair. Together, the chairs were known as the “three lovely girls.”
In 2004, Koefoed’s Møbelfabrik relocated to Thailand and continued manufacturing furniture. However, many of the company’s classic mid-century designs, including the Peter and Eva chairs, are today reproduced by the Danish company CASØ Furniture.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Niels Koefoed seating, tables and more.
Vintage Danish Set of Ten Rosewood Eva Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern 'Eva' dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, circa 1960's. Features a sculptural rosewood frame designed with a tall backrest support. This set incl...
Rosewood
$7,200 / set
8 Rosewood "Eva" Dining Chairs by Neils Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Denton, TX
Rare set of eight solid rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Korfoed The Eva chair set is comprised of 8 side chairs some have newer vinyl seats but ...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Niels Koefoed Model 'Lis' armchair in teak Denmark 1960
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This elegant model “Lis” armchair was designed by Niels Koefoed and produced by Koefoeds Møbelfabrik in Hornslet, Denmark, 1960. A refined example of Danish craftsmanship, it showcas...
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Set of 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 chairs and 2 armchairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels Kofoed. New leather seat.
Leather, Rosewood
Armchair Model Lis Made In Oak Designed by Niels Koefoed From 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Hornslet Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this oak armchair embodies the timeless elegance of mid-century Danish design. Designed by the renowned Niels Koefoed and bearing the mod...
Oak
Eva Chairs by Neils Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A set of eight 1960s teak "Eva" chairs by Neils Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet. Marked with the Koefoeds Hornslet factory mark and the Danish quality c...
Teak
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
Wool
$352
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
Wool, Oak, Plywood
$4,404 / set
H 35.04 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Set of Six 'Morten' Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Hellouw, NL
These "Morten" dining room chairs by Niels Koefoed are classic examples of Danish modern design. Crafted from solid beech, they feature simple lines and thoughtful craftsmanship. Reu...
Fabric, Beech
$4,228
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær. Armchair upholstered with original patinated leather, with buttons. Frame of mahogany. Made by Jacob Kjær.
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Danish Designer Niels Koefoed (1970s)
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Danish Designer Niels Koefoed (1970s). We regularly have this model in stock and can also put together larger sets of 8 or 12 chairs. Please feel free to m...
Teak
$3,200
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair Armchair, Denmark, 1960
By Grete Jalk
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century teak lounge chair armchair, Denmark 1960. Set of 2 ! New uoholstery in torquois blue.
Fabric, Teak
$1,600 / set
H 32.75 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Post Modern Black Rattan Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of armchairs circa 1980's. These feature black rattan frames with light grey tweed cushions.
Fabric, Rattan
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels Moller model 57 chair in teak & papercord, circa 1950s. An immaculate example of this iconic design made from exquisite teak. Designed by Niels Moller for his own company: J...
Papercord, Teak
Set of Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Lis", 1960s
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid smoked oak. New upholstered in tan aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Horn...
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century "Mama and Papa" Danish Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage-modern lounge chairs feature unique Scandinavian Modern design. The teak armrests and hardwood legs add to the mid-century appeal of this matching pair of his and her...
Upholstery, Teak
$2,649 / set
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Niels Koefoed 'Lis' dining chairs in rosewood Koefoeds Denmark 1960
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This elegant set of four “Lis” dining chairs was designed by Niels Koefoed and produced by Koefoeds Møbelfabrik A/S, Denmark, 1961. A fine example of classic Danish mid-century desig...
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Niels Koefoed Armchairs, Model "Eva", Mahogany, 1960s
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid mahogany. New upholstered in full grain pure cognac aniline leather. Model Eva, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Mahogany
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", oak, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid oak. New upholstered in Sørensen Savanne semi aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 37.75 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Pair of Rare Dining Chairs in Rosewood Model Eva
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of 2 dining desk chairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels Koefoed. a very rare set to find in rosewood 2 more available with arms if buyer is intere...
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Sold
H 37.75 in W 21 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Pair of Rare 2 Armchairs in Rosewood Model Eva
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of 2 armchairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels Koefoed. a very rare set to find in rosewood 2 more available without arms if buyer is interested a...
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Sold
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 16.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of 2 Armchairs in Rosewood Model Eva
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of 2 armchairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels Koefoed. New leather seat.
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid rosewood. New upholstered in vintage tan aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid rosewood. New upholstered in vintage tan aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
1960’s Pair of Vintage Danish Teak Armchairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely rare 1960’s pair of vintage Danish armchairs by Niels Koefoed in solid teak and leather. The quality is superb, they have a beautiful and curvaceous design, ...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Eva Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Set of 8
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of eight vintage dining room chairs. These “Eva” chairs are designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet in Denmark. They have a teak frame and a new khaki green upholstery.
Fabric, Teak
Danish Armchair by Niels Kofoed 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of armchairs in wood and fabric of white color. Seat height: 42cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair. New straps under the seat.
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid rosewood. New upholstered in vintage tan aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, ...
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid rosewood. New upholstered in vintage tan aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, ...
Leather, Rosewood